What d'you reckon...

Would it be better to be involved with someone you work with, or someone who's not a colleague?

I reckon there are good arguments both ways.

True romance in the workplace: This boosts the chances that you'll have common interests. Especially if you're in a profession or career, rather than a casual job. Also, you get the advantage of seeing each other during the day, and perhaps commuting together, if you live together or nearby.

True romance out of the workplace: Less chance of over-exposure - i.e, seeing someone so often you get tired of it. Also, workplace gossip and politicking will have less interference in your relationship. Less chance of conflicts of interest with regard to promotions or discipline. Also, you'd have more to talk about at the end of the day - because you've both been doing something completely different for the last eight hours.

I reckon that either approach could work. Nothing should be able to get in the way of a compatible couple... but the various plusses and minuses are interesting to ponder.

Opinions?